Weather

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Southland and Clutha, with expectations of 60 to 90 mm of rain and peak rainfall rates of 10 to 25 mm/h. Thunderstorms are also possible and the largest accumulations are likely to occur about and north of a line from Balclutha to Nightcaps. This heavy rain m

“Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southern South Island – Westland, Central Otago, Southern Lakes, Clutha, Southland, and Fiordland. The Meteorological Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several regions in the southern South Island, including Westland, Central Otago, Southern Lak

An intense cold outbreak spreads northwards over the country today and on Thursday, bringing unseasonably low snow to the South Island and the lower North Island. South to southwest gales are also possible, especially in the east from Invercargill to Wellington. Snow is likely to affect many parts o

Heavy snow for the south and east of the South Island. Severe south to southeast gales possible for parts of the South Island A very cold south to southeast flow spreads north over the South Island today (Sunday), bringing snow to low levels to many areas of the South Island. Heavy Snow Warnings and

Severe gales for parts of central and southern New Zealand and further heavy snow possible in the far south A strong, unsettled and cold west to southwest flow lies over New Zealand, with several embedded troughs and fronts. Severe weather warnings and watches for strong wind remain in force for par

Winter has well and truly arrived in the south. A bitterly cold front has delivered extremely strong winds and squally showers from the early hours of this morning (Tues). PowerNet report that a large area of provincial Southland has had power supplies disrupted. Philip Duncan from Weatherwatch.co.n

Gale to severe gale westerlies covering many parts of the country A strong unsettled west to southwest flow lies over New Zealand, with several embedded troughs and weakening fronts. Severe weather warnings and watches for strong wind remain in force for many areas. People are advised to keep up to

Strong and gusty southwesterly winds continue to affect New Zealand today and Sunday. Strong Wind Watches remain in force for parts of the country, and a Strong Wind Warning is now in force for Clutha, Southland and Stewart Island. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in c